The Long View Podcast

Why Zay Flowers will be even BETTER with Jacoby Brissett

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Note to listener: sorry for some quality issues on Jakob's audio. It will be addressed. The Long View is a fantasy football podcast from Ben Gretch (@YardsPerGretch) and Jakob Sanderson (@JakobSanderson), which blends data-driven fantasy analysis with a thoughtful, high-level exploration of the game of football. Ben and Jakob each author innovative newsletters in this space and have a shared perspective on fantasy football, which has led to several thought-provoking conversations over the years. They now look forward to turning these conversations into a podcast, which will improve your understanding of the game, and your performance in fantasy football leagues. This Podcast is produced by Thomas Tipple. Sign up for our patreon to support the show and access additional episodes at https://www.patreon.com/cw/longviewpod You can read Ben’s substack, Stealing Signals, at bengretch.substack.com You can read Jakob’s substack, Thinking About Thinking, at jakobsanderson.substack.com

Analyzing a Mid-Season Draft + Trade Deadline Moves we Want

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! This week Ben and Jakob analyze a recent mid-season draft conducted on an episode of Beyond the Box Score, with Ryan Heath (@RyanJ_Heath) and Jacob Gibbs (@jagibbs_23). You can find the full draft episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yy13KJiLEzc&t=1s The Long View is a fantasy football podcast from Ben Gretch (@YardsPerGretch) and Jakob Sanderson (@JakobSanderson), which blends data-driven fantasy analysis with a thoughtful, high-level exploration of the game of football. Ben and Jakob each author innovative newsletters in this space and have a shared perspective on fantasy football, which has led to several thought-provoking conversations over the years. They now look forward to turning these conversations into a podcast, which will improve your understanding of the game, and your performance in fantasy football leagues. This Podcast is produced by Thomas Tipple. Sign up for our patreon to support the show and access additional episodes at https://www.patreon.com/cw/longviewpod You can read Ben’s substack, Stealing Signals, at bengretch.substack.com You can read Jakob’s substack, Thinking About Thinking, at jakobsanderson.substack.com

Which Rookies will Emerge as League Winners in 2026?

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! The Long View is a fantasy football podcast from Ben Gretch (@YardsPerGretch) and Jakob Sanderson (@JakobSanderson), which blends data-driven fantasy analysis with a thoughtful, high-level exploration of the game of football. Ben and Jakob each author innovative newsletters in this space and have a shared perspective on fantasy football, which has led to several thought-provoking conversations over the years. They now look forward to turning these conversations into a podcast, which will improve your understanding of the game, and your performance in fantasy football leagues. This Podcast is produced by Thomas Tipple. Sign up for our patreon to support the show and access additional episodes at https://www.patreon.com/cw/longviewpod You can read Ben’s substack, Stealing Signals, at bengretch.substack.com You can read Jakob’s substack, Thinking About Thinking, at jakobsanderson.substack.com

Overtime Strategy and Game Management Debacles

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! The Long View is a fantasy football podcast from Ben Gretch (@YardsPerGretch) and Jakob Sanderson (@JakobSanderson), which blends data-driven fantasy analysis with a thoughtful, high-level exploration of the game of football. Ben and Jakob each author innovative newsletters in this space and have a shared perspective on fantasy football, which has led to several thought-provoking conversations over the years. They now look forward to turning these conversations into a podcast, which will improve your understanding of the game, and your performance in fantasy football leagues. Sign up for our patreon to support the show and access additional episodes at https://www.patreon.com/cw/longviewpod You can read Ben’s substack, Stealing Signals, at bengretch.substack.com You can read Jakob’s substack, Thinking About Thinking, at jakobsanderson.substack.com

Drafting All 32 Fantasy Environments from Best to Worst

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! The Long View is a fantasy football podcast from Ben Gretch (@YardsPerGretch) and Jakob Sanderson (@JakobSanderson), which blends data-driven fantasy analysis with a thoughtful, high-level exploration of the game of football. Ben and Jakob each author innovative newsletters in this space and have a shared perspective on fantasy football, which has led to several thought-provoking conversations over the years. They now look forward to turning these conversations into a podcast, which will improve your understanding of the game, and your performance in fantasy football leagues. Sign up for our patreon to support the show and access additional episodes at https://www.patreon.com/cw/longviewpod You can read Ben’s substack, Stealing Signals, at bengretch.substack.com You can read Jakob’s substack, Thinking About Thinking, at jakobsanderson.substack.com

Key Young Players Moving in Opposite Directions

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! The Long View is a fantasy football podcast from Ben Gretch (@YardsPerGretch) and Jakob Sanderson (@JakobSanderson), which blends data-driven fantasy analysis with a thoughtful, high-level exploration of the game of football. Ben and Jakob each author innovative newsletters in this space and have a shared perspective on fantasy football, which has led to several thought-provoking conversations over the years. They now look forward to turning these conversations into a podcast, which will improve your understanding of the game, and your performance in fantasy football leagues. Sign up for our patreon to support the show and access additional episodes at https://www.patreon.com/cw/longviewpod You can read Ben’s substack, Stealing Signals, at bengretch.substack.com You can read Jakob’s substack, Thinking About Thinking, at jakobsanderson.substack.com

Week 2 Injury Reactions + Revisiting the RB Dead Zone

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! The Long View is a fantasy football podcast from Ben Gretch (@YardsPerGretch) and Jakob Sanderson (@JakobSanderson), which blends data-driven fantasy analysis with a thoughtful, high-level exploration of the game of football. Ben and Jakob each author innovative newsletters in this space and have a shared perspective on fantasy football, which has led to several thought-provoking conversations over the years. They now look forward to turning these conversations into a podcast, which will improve your understanding of the game, and your performance in fantasy football leagues. Sign up for our patreon to support the show and access additional episodes at https://www.patreon.com/cw/longviewpod You can read Ben’s substack, Stealing Signals, at bengretch.substack.com You can read Jakob’s substack, Thinking About Thinking, at jakobsanderson.substack.com

What Week 1 Told us About the Rest of the Season

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! The Long View is a fantasy football podcast from Ben Gretch (@YardsPerGretch) and Jakob Sanderson (@JakobSanderson), which blends data-driven fantasy analysis with a thoughtful, high-level exploration of the game of football. Ben and Jakob each author innovative newsletters in this space and have a shared perspective on fantasy football, which has led to several thought-provoking conversations over the years. They now look forward to turning these conversations into a podcast, which will improve your understanding of the game, and your performance in fantasy football leagues. Sign up for our patreon to support the show and access additional episodes at https://www.patreon.com/cw/longviewpod You can read Ben’s substack, Stealing Signals, at bengretch.substack.com You can read Jakob’s substack, Thinking About Thinking, at jakobsanderson.substack.com

Reacting to Game 1 and Other Breaking News

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! This week, Ben Gretch and Jakob Sanderson discuss the Week 1 matchup between New England and Seattle, as well as Brock Bowers' injury and Josh Jacobs' no-contest plea. The Long View is a fantasy football podcast from Ben Gretch (@YardsPerGretch) and Jakob Sanderson (@JakobSanderson), which blends data-driven fantasy analysis with a thoughtful, high-level exploration of the game of football. Ben and Jakob each author innovative newsletters in this space and have a shared perspective on fantasy football, which has led to several thought-provoking conversations over the years. They now look forward to turning these conversations into a podcast, which will improve your understanding of the game, and your performance in fantasy football leagues. Sign up for our patreon to support the show and access additional episodes at https://www.patreon.com/cw/longviewpod You can read Ben’s substack, Stealing Signals, at bengretch.substack.com You can read Jakob’s substack, Thinking About Thinking, at jakobsanderson.substack.com

Ben and Jakob Chase Upside in a Challenging Draft for $1M

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! In this episode, Ben and Jakob are drafting in the FFPC Main Event -- a managed, redraft tournament. The FFPC Main Event includes a 12-week self-contained league with playoffs in Weeks 13-14. The top scoring team, top record, and league playoff winner in each league advances to the "sprint" in Weeks 15-17, in which teams compete for the $1M grand prize. The Long View is a fantasy football podcast from Ben Gretch (@YardsPerGretch) and Jakob Sanderson (@JakobSanderson), which blends data-driven fantasy analysis with a thoughtful, high-level exploration of the game of football. Ben and Jakob each author innovative newsletters in this space and have a shared perspective on fantasy football, which has led to several thought-provoking conversations over the years. They now look forward to turning these conversations into a podcast, which will improve your understanding of the game, and your performance in fantasy football leagues. Sign up for our patreon to support the show and access additional episodes at https://www.patreon.com/cw/longviewpod You can read Ben’s substack, Stealing Signals, at bengretch.substack.com You can read Jakob’s substack, Thinking About Thinking, at jakobsanderson.substack.com

Ben and Jakob's Biggest Rankings Debates

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! 0:00 -- Intro: Part Two of the 3.5-Hour Rankings Show 1:49 -- Short View: Kenneth Walker III's Foot (and Ankle) + Debating Structure at the 1-2 Turn 22:58 -- Fades: Players We're Both Below the Market on 23:32 -- De'Von Achane (MIA RB) 29:24 -- Javonte Williams (DAL RB) 34:57 -- Courtland Sutton & Alec Pierce 39:45 -- Dallas Goedert (PHI TE) 44:23 Mark Andrews & Betting on Vacated Targets 45:41 -- Michael Pittman Jr. 51:34 -- Rankings Debates: Players We Disagree on Most 53:37-- Jaylen Waddle (DEN WR) 1:15:04 -- Quinshon Judkins & Cam Skattebo 1:18:00 -- Garrett Wilson (NYJ WR) 1:33:55 -- Breaking Trade Reaction: Tutu Atwell to LA, Jarquez Hunter to Miami 1:35:11 -- Davante Adams (LAR WR) 1:43:51 -- Mike Evans (TB WR) 1:48:04 -- Bucky Irving (TB RB) 2:05:51 -- Breaking: Josh Jacobs Charged with Two Misdemeanors 2:09:26 -- Quick Hits: DJ Moore & Michael Wilson 2:11:38 -- Ladd McConkey (LAC WR) 2:17:43 -- Tre Harris & the Chargers Passing Game 2:22:28 -- Jackson Dart (NYG QB) 2:23:18 -- Keaton Mitchell (LAC RB) 2:24:19 -- Jordan Mason (MIN RB) 2:33:56 -- Jacory Croskey-Merritt (WAS RB) 2:36:11 -- KC Concepcion (CLE WR) 2:47:47 -- Harold Fannin Jr. & the Browns Ceiling Problem The Long View is a fantasy football podcast from Ben Gretch (@YardsPerGretch) and Jakob Sanderson (@JakobSanderson), which blends data-driven fantasy analysis with a thoughtful, high-level exploration of the game of football. Ben and Jakob each author innovative newsletters in this space and have a shared perspective on fantasy football, which has led to several thought-provoking conversations over the years. They now look forward to turning these conversations into a podcast, which will improve your understanding of the game, and your performance in fantasy football leagues. Sign up for our patreon to support the show and access additional episodes at https://www.patreon.com/cw/longviewpod You can read Ben’s substack, Stealing Signals, at bengretch.substack.com You can read Jakob’s substack, Thinking About Thinking, at jakobsanderson.substack.com

The Long View vs. The Market: Our Biggest Stands vs. ADP in 2026

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! 0:00 -- 1h 51m: The Short View -- Thoughts on all the latest news, transactions, and injuries 1h 51m -- end: The players Ben and Jakob have ranked much higher than the market The Long View is a fantasy football podcast from Ben Gretch (@YardsPerGretch) and Jakob Sanderson (@JakobSanderson), which blends data-driven fantasy analysis with a thoughtful, high-level exploration of the game of football. Ben and Jakob each author innovative newsletters in this space and have a shared perspective on fantasy football, which has led to several thought-provoking conversations over the years. They now look forward to turning these conversations into a podcast, which will improve your understanding of the game, and your performance in fantasy football leagues. Sign up for our patreon to support the show and access additional episodes at https://www.patreon.com/cw/longviewpod You can read Ben’s substack, Stealing Signals, at bengretch.substack.com You can read Jakob’s substack, Thinking About Thinking, at jakobsanderson.substack.com

How to Structure the Perfect Draft in 2026

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! The Long View is a fantasy football podcast from Ben Gretch (@YardsPerGretch) and Jakob Sanderson (@JakobSanderson), which blends data-driven fantasy analysis with a thoughtful, high-level exploration of the game of football. Ben and Jakob each author innovative newsletters in this space and have a shared perspective on fantasy football, which has led to several thought-provoking conversations over the years. They now look forward to turning these conversations into a podcast, which will improve your understanding of the game, and your performance in fantasy football leagues. Sign up for our patreon to support the show and access additional episodes at https://www.patreon.com/cw/longviewpod You can read Ben’s substack, Stealing Signals, at bengretch.substack.com You can read Jakob’s substack, Thinking About Thinking, at jakobsanderson.substack.com

The Biggest Training Camp Note on All 32 NFL Teams

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! The Long View is a fantasy football podcast from Ben Gretch (@YardsPerGretch) and Jakob Sanderson (@JakobSanderson), which blends data-driven fantasy analysis with a thoughtful, high-level exploration of the game of football. Ben and Jakob each author innovative newsletters in this space and have a shared perspective on fantasy football, which has led to several thought-provoking conversations over the years. They now look forward to turning these conversations into a podcast, which will improve your understanding of the game, and your performance in fantasy football leagues. Sign up for our patreon to support the show and access additional episodes at https://www.patreon.com/cw/longviewpod You can read Ben’s substack, Stealing Signals, at bengretch.substack.com You can read Jakob’s substack, Thinking About Thinking, at jakobsanderson.substack.com

Drafting Players Who Will Define the 2026 Season

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! In this episode we cover the latest training camp buzz, and then we do a draft of the players who's end of season results we would most want to know in advance in order to help us draft the best teams in 2026. The Long View is a fantasy football podcast from Ben Gretch (@YardsPerGretch) and Jakob Sanderson (@JakobSanderson), which blends data-driven fantasy analysis with a thoughtful, high-level exploration of the game of football. Ben and Jakob each author innovative newsletters in this space and have a shared perspective on fantasy football, which has led to several thought-provoking conversations over the years. They now look forward to turning these conversations into a podcast, which will improve your understanding of the game, and your performance in fantasy football leagues. Sign up for our patreon to support the show and access additional episodes at https://www.patreon.com/cw/longviewpod You can read Ben’s substack, Stealing Signals, at bengretch.substack.com You can read Jakob’s substack, Thinking About Thinking, at jakobsanderson.substack.com

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Training Camp News + The 2026 Wide Receiver Landscape

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! The Long View is a fantasy football podcast from Ben Gretch (@YardsPerGretch) and Jakob Sanderson (@JakobSanderson), which blends data-driven fantasy analysis with a thoughtful, high-level exploration of the game of football. Ben and Jakob each author innovative newsletters in this space and have a shared perspective on fantasy football, which has led to several thought-provoking conversations over the years. They now look forward to turning these conversations into a podcast, which will improve your understanding of the game, and your performance in fantasy football leagues. Sign up for our patreon to support the show and access additional episodes at patreon.com/longviewpod You can read Ben’s substack, Stealing Signals, at bengretch.substack.com You can read Jakob’s substack, Thinking About Thinking, at jakobsanderson.substack.com

The State of the Running Back Position

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! The Long View is a fantasy football podcast from Ben Gretch (@YardsPerGretch) and Jakob Sanderson (@JakobSanderson), which blends data-driven fantasy analysis with a thoughtful, high-level exploration of the game of football. Ben and Jakob each author innovative newsletters in this space and have a shared perspective on fantasy football, which has led to several thought-provoking conversations over the years. They now look forward to turning these conversations into a podcast, which will improve your understanding of the game, and your performance in fantasy football leagues. Sign up for our patreon to support the show and access additional episodes at patreon.com/longviewpod You can read Ben’s substack, Stealing Signals, at bengretch.substack.com You can read Jakob’s substack, Thinking About Thinking, at jakobsanderson.substack.com

Our First Episode: The Evolution of NFL Offense

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! The Long View is a fantasy football podcast from Ben Gretch (@YardsPerGretch) and Jakob Sanderson (@JakobSanderson), which blends data-driven fantasy analysis with a thoughtful, high-level exploration of the game of football. Ben and Jakob each author innovative newsletters in this space and have a shared perspective on fantasy football, which has led to several thought-provoking conversations over the years. They now look forward to turning these conversations into a podcast, which will improve your understanding of the game, and your performance in fantasy football leagues. Sign up for our patreon to support the show and access additional episodes at patreon.com/longviewpod You can read Ben’s substack, Stealing Signals, at bengretch.substack.com You can read Jakob’s substack, Thinking About Thinking, at jakobsanderson.substack.com